ABOUT THE YIDAKI

Yidaki is the Aboriginal word for didgeridoo in Eastern Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia. These days, the word Yidaki is applied to traditional didgeridoos that are made by Yolngu people that often have distinct differences, acoustically and structurally, that set them apart from standard didgeridoos.

They are often decorated with natural earth pigments (ochres) that represent special clan designs and motifs. Natural mouthpieces are quite common along with the use of sugarbag wax from the native bee.

Yidakis represent the highest level of cultural integrity with respect to the didgeridoo - being made by the traditional owners and custodians of the instrument in an unbroken tradition that spans hundreds and perhaps thousands of years.

Our traditional instruments are sourced from the Buku Larrngay Mulka Aboriginal community art centre and from Gapuwiyak Aboriginal Culture and Arts, both in North- East Arnhem Land, under the guidance of Yidaki expert Jeremy Cloake

They are meticulously hand picked for their artistic and sound qualities, field collected and properly documented with cultural integrity a priority. Many of these instruments have cultural significance and represent truly collectable pieces from some of best know traditional craftsmen.

Each Yidaki will come with a maker biography or certificate of authenticity.

" Hi to the Spirit Gallery team Just a quick thank you for my didgeridoo bag which arrived today. ..."
-David from NSW

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-Calden from USA

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-Mathias from Switzerland

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-Richard and Donna from Georgia USA

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-Barbara

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-David from Scotland

"Hi Reno! All the didgeridoos arrived on Tuesday. I tried them and everything is great. I'm going to..."
-Allan from Estonia

"I received the digeridoo today. It was delivered in perfect condition. Thank you,"
-Dickie Hunter

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-Jan. USA

"I just looked up the tag on my didgeridoo, which I bought almost ten years ago in Darwin. It brought..."
-Marco Gipsyhearts Germany